Nathacha, Joubert has mild tendinitis (sp.?) in his right knee, which is why he's not doing the Challenge Cup. He's expected to be ok for Worlds. I think it's been reported mostly by the French media, which you should have an easier time accessing than I would ; his condition has also it's been mentioned on FSUniverse and on fan sites.

Nathacha, Joubert has mild tendinitis (sp.?) in his right knee, which is why he's not doing the Challenge Cup. He's expected to be ok for Worlds. I think it's been reported mostly by the French media, which you should have an easier time accessing than I would ; his condition has also it's been mentioned on FSUniverse and on fan sites.

I expect a withdrawal after her bombs the SP. Why can't Brain stay healthy and consistent? is that so much to ask?

I expect a withdrawal after her bombs the SP. Why can't Brain stay healthy and consistent? is that so much to ask?

Brian Joubert has been skating for 20 years and in senior competition since he was 17 (2001-2 season). I guess there's only so much the body can take over time, because he is by no means the only skater to have health issues - after all, the actual subject of this thread is another injured skater, while one of the best skaters in the world is out all season after undergoing surgery.

As for Joubert's specific problems, in 2006-7 it was spiking his blade into his foot, which cost him a month or so (luckily, it was in between events), then that mystery illness last year, and a back injury followed by knee problems this season. These do not seem like related problems to me, so I'm not sure there's much he could change or work on to make things better. My guess is that he will retire after the Olympic season. In terms of consistentcy, I think he's come a long way since bombing on his 2006 Olympic LP, and really who is consistent these days?

I really hope to see Brian healthy and skating well at Worlds and next season. At this point, I don't think it's realistic to expect Isabelle to be well enough for Worlds, so I look forward to seeing her in top condition next season.

Nathacha, Joubert has mild tendinitis (sp.?) in his right knee, which is why he's not doing the Challenge Cup. He's expected to be ok for Worlds. I think it's been reported mostly by the French media, which you should have an easier time accessing than I would ; his condition has also it's been mentioned on FSUniverse and on fan sites.

Yes thanks! I have since managed to find some information on French sites.

Tessa is getting stronger day by day. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir competed at Canadians and 4CC. I'm expecting them to be the top of the field at Worlds this year and actually win the Gold even though their season started late. They are so talented and smart!

It was reported on another board that Isabelle was unable to return to practice ice last week. She is still in rehab, which has not gone smoothly. There will be an announcement on Friday, March 13th, but I'm expecting it to be that DelSHoes will NOT be at Worlds in LA.

icenetwork.com reports that tanith Belbin and Ben Agusto are ready for worlds. There is mention in the article (toward the bottom) about Delobel's injury and Tessa's legs saying that there is not a clear favorite and nobody has a lock on the podium.